Analyzes the relationship between human mobility in the late 20th century and changes in the global economy. Allows the student to gain familiarity with scholarly research on international migration from a diversity of approaches and methods. Offered: jointly with GEOG 344; W.
This course focuses on international migration in the context of restructuring in the contemporary global system. Students will gain a global perspective on the nature of migration movements, why they take place, and how they affect migrating peoples, as well as the societies receiving them. Themes that are emphasized include: a) transnationalism and new approaches to national identity and citizenship; b) migration as a social network-driven process; c) gendered migration; d) migration and the formation of ethnic minorities.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Instruction involves lectures, small-group discussion, reading, films, individual student research, and in-class presentations.
Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to read quickly and efficiently; basic knowledge of the contemporary global system and ethnic group relations.
Class assignments and grading
Approximately 100 pages of reading per week, 2-essay exams, brief in-class presentation, and 15-page research paper.
Grades are assigned based on the quality of the assignments completed (see above).